It has been at about a year since we have posted here on this blog. The reasons are many, but mostly because of the economy. In these days we are all trying to pay bills and keep a roof over our heads. We are not a big organization and we have always tried to do much with very little.
For us to make a run down to the Gulf coast, give or take, runs about $800-$1,000. That being said, we have not been able to raise enough funds. But at the same time, it keeps coming back to me the faces of the kids and the teachers in the schools we are trying to help, so we go on.
So, we have been still collecting musical instruments one by one and it has been adding up. I keep telling the stories of what we have been doing in the Gulf Coast at my gigs and someone comes up and tells me they have a flute or an old guitar in their closet. We always talk a bit and then they give me their address and when the time is good for them I drive to their home. It always seems to be a very personal. Sometimes the folks tell me the instrument was their sons or daughters and they have moved on... leaving their instruments behind. And, for a time it was just sitting there all alone in the closet with the other things until we come knocking at the door.
We are keeping the faith in-between times and looking forward to the fall trip we hope to make.
Here is hoping all out there are having a safe and fun filled Summer and keeping the music alive in your hearts.
Still Pickin'
Bill Hudson
http://www.dragonfly.com/ is sending entertainers to the devastated areas in Louisiana and Mississippi
